📝 Detailed information
💼 What the programme involves
This activity does not arise as a separate activity only for volunteers with fewer opportunities.The activity connects young people across their backgrounds, special needs, gender, religion,... This ESC project is organised in cooperation with the NGO Free Farm, which is part of the Camphill Community movement. It is a family-like community that welcomes people with and without disabilities and creates a pleasant environment for everyone to live and work together. Vegetables, herbs, and fruits are grown and processed organically. Free Farm aims to raise awareness on biodynamic farming and the role of a farmer nowadays. The goal of the workcamp is to connect people from different countries and experience the operation of a Czech organic farm, develop a tolerant open society and acquire a responsible approach to the world. Further info about fewer opportunities : https://www.salto-youth.net/rc/inclusion/archive/archive-resources/inclusiongroups/inclusionoffenders/InclusionOffendersWho/
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation is provided directly at the farm. You will sleep in the attic on mattresses. Bring your own sleeping bag! There are two showers with hot water, two toilets, a common room, and a kitchen available. You will prepare breakfast and dinner together as a group. Lunch will be prepared by the members of the community, you will eat all together with the community. Ingredients, including local organic vegetables, will be provided by the local project partner. The nearest airport: PRG in Praha (Prague),Czech Republic. The nearest bus station “Terezin, Ceske Kopisty”
🎒 Leisure activities
You will learn about the Camphill movement, Rudolf Steiner’s anthroposophy theory, living in a community, and biodynamic agriculture. Together you will talk about Czech, European and each other’s cultures and various related topics. There is also the possibility to organise workshops focused on eurythmy and intuitive pedagogy. The volunteers are encouraged to organise an international evening for community members on their own initiative and present their national cuisine and culture. Bring your favourite recipes and some specific ingredients if needed.
⚠️ Requirements
The Participant profil: The project encourages applicants with fewer opportunities to join. As you will stay in the place for people with mental disabilities, there are certain rules you are asked to respect: smoking and consumption of alcohol within the community area are restricted, and it is necessary to respect the privacy and night rest of the inhabitants. Be aware that some members of the community don’t speak English. You can learn more about the Free Farm on: www.svobodny-statek.cz.
Have a look at the photos from the previous year: https://www.inexsda.cz/media/esc-free-farm-2021.
Deadline: Application deadline: 29/05/2022
ℹ️ Additional information
Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:https://www.youthpass.eu/en/
This organisation holds a European Solidarity Corps Quality Label. The Quality Label certifies that the organisation is able to run projects in compliance with the principles and objectives of the European Solidarity Corps.